Orthopedic Surgeon at Mercor

Orthopedic Surgeon | $275–300/hr | San Francisco

Mercor is hiring Orthopedic Surgeons on behalf of a healthcare AI partner developing advanced clinical decision-support systems focused on musculoskeletal diagnostics, surgical decision-making, and post-operative care pathways. This in-person San Francisco role offers a unique opportunity to apply your surgical expertise to review and validate orthopedic data, directly shaping safe and reliable medical AI. Bridge real-world orthopedic practice with applied AI while ensuring accurate representation of imaging interpretation, operative planning, and recovery protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Data Annotation

• Review and label orthopedic consult notes, imaging reports, operative summaries, and case data
• Validate diagnoses, surgical indications, implant decisions, and rehabilitation plans

Quality Review & Model Evaluation

• Audit datasets for clinical accuracy and alignment with AAOS guidelines
• Review AI-generated summaries and treatment recommendations for safety and appropriateness

Knowledge Contribution

• Help define annotation standards for acute injuries, degenerative conditions, and sports-related pathology
• Advise on edge cases including complex fractures, revision surgery, and polytrauma

Requirements

• MD or DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Active U.S. medical license
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience with surgical planning, imaging interpretation, and post-operative management
• Interest in medical AI or informatics preferred